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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1917

Page

9

Germans demoralized captives spur peace demand in London dispatch

London dispatch from Perry Robinson reports at the Flanders front German troops, including the 40th division and recently arrived Third Naval division, showing low morale and desertion. Civilians raise outcry for peace as shortages of materials grow.

London Timex Service Speciatomic Tay San Allon Philadelphie Puuilie Ledger Gapyright Ladgur Sa London Perry Robinson Flanders Front Trop. Raasid Poelcapells

Nose clog relief through nasal spray claims promises

The ad touts a nasal spray remedy as a cure for nasal congestion from colds and catarrh. It promises open air passages, relief from headaches and snoring, and easy breathing after use. It emphasizes antiseptic scent and fast absorption to reduce swelling and restore airflow.

German officer shot by own troops amid morale decline

Report from the front describes a German officer executed by his soldiers after he refused to surrender. British forces found the body with wounds and bound hands after storming a redoubt south of Poelkapelle. The incident supports prisoners' claims of wavering German morale, with other officers noting desertions and talk of a republic as the war drags on.

Burns House Lin Mets Hie Preas France Belgium Flanders The Guardian Brunswick Germany Guardia

Plan Ban On Kultur Internally Educational Exchange

Easton Pennsylvania 25 Plans announced to overthrow German Kultur via ally educational exchange. Dr Yale Powell, president of Mohart College and Francis Monod, secretary of the Brenneh high commission, promote moving American students to German universities to end the AKL exchange system and foster American French and British professor exchanges.

Powell

Sugar Moving East as Louisiana Cane Supply Arrives

Sugar moving east from Louisiana will begin northward movement next week as the American Sugar Refining Company ships hundreds of thousands of pounds to ease shortages in western states. Eastern consumers faced a lean supply until cane from western fields arrives, alleviating expected famine conditions by late November.

Wastington D. C Anne Noverster

Liberty Loan rally at Kelly Field draws 10000 men

Ten thousand soldiers gathered at Kelly Field for Liberty Bond Day with cheers, drills, and speeches by Capt Saer, Col Chitty, and Dr. Vinyaur. Subscriptions surged to over 30,000, including major totals from the 121st Squadron and others, as the event promoted bonds and national unity.

G. C. Hyd Young Men's Christian Association W. D. Chitty Kelly Field No. 2 Field No. 1 E. JH. Saget Canadian Vield Artillery Wunders du Beinzon University of Fesus Erintun Christian Associatior Iard Tipperary Heid No. 1 Cruty Howe Leforelin Obier Vane Anh Gath Tlat Joan Vinyau Tene University Kelly Wight Tial Cho Betetum LG. Goodriely Tutta Ute Lefel Weanesdiy Mig Dre Youngs Christian Association Pust A. Cecetan Tama Grinch Blas Lucy Moore Chere Camp Thivis Hlatisburg Durinr Shoely University OF Tesla

Probe officer death columnus investigation into dentin

An officer died from a pistol wound in his quarters amid chaotic events surrounding Captain Bartlett. The body likely will be sent to burial in Panetta, Vic. for funeral arrangements.

Columnus Bartlett James Lunia Panetta Vic

Camp to Buy Direct from Truck Growers

Camp and truck growers near La Antenio and across the San Aurpula territory are invited to bid to supply fresh vegetables to the camp. Captain Hofmann, quartermaster, says this aims to cut out the middleman, lower costs, and give growers better prices. Estimates show large potato and onion needs from November to April with existing contracts already in place. Growers may contact the camp quartermaster for details and to bid on the outer supply to save money and improve prices.

la Antenio San Aurpula A. A. Hofmann Vamp Hefmann Adjutant General's Department Nptain Hofmann qpMp Canl Hommnon Hofmann Wilfaker

Increase in Loss of British Merchant Vessels

London reports a surge in British merchantmen losses for the week, with tonnage over 1600 tons sunk and another 1600 tons damaged. The Admiralty notes twelve ships over 1900 tons sunk or captured, amid submarine activity and Allied sea warfare.

Admiralty London Thom Jone Tully Attiched

Today’s Beauty Talk and Fashion Tidbits

A quirky beauty column shares playful tips on hair care and styling with a focus on scalp and shampoo routines. The piece markets a steamers product and hints at a hair rinse routine, recommending a lengthy rinse to achieve soft feel and lighter, manageable hair.

Danish and French Vessels Sunk by Submarine Attacks

In PALMS Oct 24 report on the week ending October 21 only one French vessel under 100 tons was sunk by a submarine. Danish ships Angiu-Dane 808 tons and Finderbourg 1400 tons, bound from Waigiind Crytnn, were attacked with no crew losses. nine ships reported damaged or crippled by shellfire.

Fiinderbourg Waigiind Worth Sea PALMS Sibrines

Attempted street car hold up interrupted by armed robber

An armed highwayman tried to halt a street car at McCullough Avenue and Cypress Street at 8 25 p m but fled when Motorman H K Mead drew his revolver. No shots were fired and officers failed to locate the suspect. The white man, about 28, wore a white dirk stripe waistcoat and cap, carried a nickel plated pistol.

McCullough Avenue Sypress Street HK. R. Mead Albert Stoves Wiliam Street Aimer Ing. Tary Steves Tikewun R. Kersey Wednasdiy Sever Eas tolPn Rem

Norwegian Steamer Sunt Struck by German Submarine

The Norwegian steamer Sunt was sunk by a German submarine on October 24. One crewman was killed, and the vessel, valued at about 2068 tons, carried a cargo of six thousand tons of corn for relief in Germany. The attack prompted a formal protest from Oslo.

Christiansa

Texas Women Devote to Rapid Weight Loss Pills

A Kansas City style diet claim lists women such as Mrs. Barna Fite and Mrs. Adw Immsiten praising quick weight loss. Reports mention pounds shed in days with products like Phorein, with claimed results including inches lost and improved appearance, while noting druggists offer or promote the remedy.

Barna Fite Uike Vexas Adw Immsiten Mpa Cleveland Terry Luagsinn Texan

Internal Bathing Claims Draw Century-Old Attention

Mrs. T L Wartzin cites Dr. Chae A Wyrrel of New York praising internal bathing as reversing long standing inflammations in women over 70. The flyer promotes Dr. Syrrell and HL Wagner in San Antonio offering demonstrations, with bold claims about health benefits and 50 percent relief rates.

TL. M. Wartzin Chae A. Wyrrel New York Aetolawst Heauth Chayaa Tyrs Relly M

Eight Thousand at Meeting in Kansas City

Eight thousand attendees were listed for a Christian Woman's Auxiliary meeting in Kansas City. The program included a contemporary religious concept described as Christian, with commentary from Edna Tothemus at 309 Main Phasa.

Kansas City Tomlay

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